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Outer Planes Comics and Games marks 10th anniversary

The Outer Planes Comics and Games store in downtown Santa Rosa will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, with a sale, special guests, events, door prizes and promotional gifts.

The program includes a Cosplay costume role-playing game tournament starting at noon Saturday, plus a magic show presented by the Shuffles Magical Ice Cream Shoppe, food from the BBQ Spot and coffee from the Brew Coffee House.

On Sunday, guests include comic book artist Brent Anderson of Windsor, best-known for his work on the Astro City series, as well as comics writer Tom Beland of “True Story,” “Fantastic Four” and “Chicabra,” and Jonathan Rinzler, a writer and editor for George Lucas Licensing’s book division.

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What is art? Whether it’s oil on canvas or actors on stage, dancers on their toes or comedians doing stand-up, Press Democrat staff writer Dan Taylor covers the fine and lively arts in Northern California. Meet the people, go behind the scenes and get ahead on what’s coming up.